Hood

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Open the hood completely.
2. Protect the cowl panel and hood from scratches during this operation. Apply protection tape or cover body surfaces before starting work.

   Fig. 1: View of the hood and related front end components

3. Scribe a mark showing the location of each hinge on the hood to aid in alignment during installation.
4. Disconnect any windshield washer hoses.
5. Prop the hood in the upright position. Disconnect the hood prop cylinder(s) from the hood (if equipped).
6. Have an assistant help hold the hood while you remove the hood-to-hinge bolts. Use care not to damage hood or vehicle during hood removal.
7. Lift the hood off of the vehicle.

   To install:

8. Position he hood on hinges and align with the scribe marks.
9. Install and tighten the mounting bolts with enough torque to hold hood in place.
10. Install the hood prop cylinders as required.
11. Close the hood slowly to check for proper alignment. Do not slam the hood closed, alignment is normally required.
12. Open the hood and adjust so that all clearances are the same and the hood panel is flush with the body.
13. After all adjustments are complete, tighten hinge mounting bolts to 8–10 ft. lbs. (11–14 Nm).